Drake's Palmetto Wine Compound Bottle

Drake's Palmetto Wine Compound Bottle: Copyright: © Key West Art & Historical Society; Origformat: Artifact
Drake's Palmetto Wine Compound Bottle

Copyright: © Key West Art & Historical Society; Origformat: Artifact

Name/Title

Drake's Palmetto Wine Compound Bottle

Entry/Object ID

2014.22.0030

Description

Clear four-sided glass Drake's Palmetto Wine Compound bottle originally produced in Chicago, Illinois. The medicine contained in the bottle was used as a laxative. The bottle was originally excavated by the donor's mother, Grace Curlee, during the restoration of Fort Zachary Taylor in the 1960s.

Collection

Artifact Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1880 - 1930

Time Period

19th Century, 20th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Bottle, Medicine

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Medicine

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Medical Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Medical & Psychological T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Height

9-1/4 in

Width

2 in

Depth

2 in

Circumference

7-3/4 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Glass

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Good